What changed
The Basque Country established the Basque Data Protection Authority (AVPD), an independent body responsible for supervising the processing of personal data by Basque public administrations. The law defines its powers, structure, sanctioning regime, and cooperation mechanisms with the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
Who is affected
Primarily affects Basque public administrations and public-sector bodies that process personal data. Basque residents wishing to exercise their data rights in dealings with the Basque public administration now have a dedicated regional authority to contact.
What to look out for
→ Basque public administrations must ensure compliance with AVPD guidelines and decisions on data protection. Citizens can file complaints about the handling of their data by the Basque administration directly with the AVPD.
⚠️ This explanation was created with AI assistance and may be inaccurate or incomplete. It is not legal advice. Before taking action, check the official text and consult a qualified lawyer.
Original law: BOE-A-2024-900 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.